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9th Para & 1st Canadian Para Bns Memorial, Varaville
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9th Para & 1st Canadian Para Bns Memorial, Varaville
This grey marble Memorial was erected on the 50th Anniversary of D-Day. At the bottom is a bronze plaque presented to Varaville by Canadian 1st Para veterans and unveiled in June 1997. The town was taken by the Canadians on D-Day following a fierce struggle, after the Germans, entrenched in the chateau with a 75mm cannon, surrendered. Date: 2009
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1997 50th Anniversary Bottom Bronze Canadians D Day Erected Marble Para Plaque Presented This Unveiled Veterans
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1. Title: Commemorating Valor: The 9th Para and 1st Canadian Para Bns Memorial in Varaville. This evocative image captures the 9th Para and 1st Canadian Para Battalions Memorial in the picturesque French town of Varaville. Erected on the 50th anniversary of D-Day in 1994, this grey marble monument stands as a poignant tribute to the brave soldiers who fought to secure this Normandy town during the historic invasion. The memorial is adorned with a bronze plaque, presented to Varaville by Canadian 1st Para veterans in June 1997. The plaque commemorates the fierce struggle that took place in the town on June 6, 1944, when Canadian forces, after a grueling battle, managed to overpower the German defenders, who had taken refuge in the chateau and were armed with a formidable 75mm cannon. The memorial serves as a reminder of the significant role the 9th Para and 1st Canadian Para Battalions played in the liberation of Europe during World War II. Their heroic actions in Varaville, and indeed across the Normandy beaches, have left an indelible mark on history. This image, taken in 2009, offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to reflect on the sacrifices made by these brave soldiers and the enduring bond between the people of Varaville and their Canadian liberators. The memorial stands as a testament to the unwavering courage and determination of the Allied forces during one of the most pivotal moments in world history.
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